Trade: meaning, definitions and examples

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trade

[ treɪd ]

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business

Trade refers to the buying and selling of goods and services between different entities, such as individuals, companies, or countries. It involves the exchange of products for money or other goods, with the aim of making a profit.

Synonyms

business dealings, commerce, transactions

Examples of usage

International trade plays a crucial role in the global economy.
She works in the trade industry, importing goods from overseas.

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commerce

To trade means to exchange goods or services with others. It can involve bartering, where goods are exchanged without the use of money, or more commonly, buying and selling products for a profit.

Synonyms

barter, exchange, swap

Examples of usage

They decided to trade their old car for a new one.
She trades in rare antiques for a living.

Translations

Translations of the word "trade" in other languages:

🇵🇹 comércio

troca
negócio

🇮🇳 व्यापार

🇩🇪 Handel

🇮🇩 perdagangan

🇺🇦 торгівля

🇵🇱 handel

🇯🇵 貿易 (ぼうえき)

🇫🇷 commerce

🇪🇸 comercio

🇹🇷 ticaret

🇰🇷 무역 (무역)

🇸🇦 تجارة

🇨🇿 obchod

🇸🇰 obchod

🇨🇳 贸易 (màoyì)

🇸🇮 trgovina

🇮🇸 viðskipti

🇰🇿 сауда

🇬🇪 ვაჭრობა

🇦🇿 ticarət

🇲🇽 comercio

Word origin

The word 'trade' has its origins in the Middle English word 'traden', which came from the Old English word 'tradian' meaning 'to tread'. This reflects the idea of walking or treading a path, symbolizing the movement and exchange of goods. Over time, 'trade' evolved to represent not just the act of exchanging goods, but also the entire system of commerce and business transactions.